Author: ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk
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Two calls for help in 24 hours for Exmouth RNLI Crew volunteers
Exmouth’s inshore lifeboat was called out twice over the weekend, assisting three people in difficulty. Crew volunteers were on exercise on their Shannon class lifeboat during the annual Champagne Challenge community sailing event. …
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Exmouth and Sidmouth lifeboat volunteers rescue four people in broken down speedboat.
Exmouth’s inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched at 6.15pm on 19 August following a call to the UK Coastguard from a broken down speedboat off Budleigh Salterton. Volunteers worked with Sidmouth lifeboat to tow casualties back to safety. …
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Volunteers spring into action for Exmouth lifeboat Open Day visitors
Fine weather and hundreds of visitors to this year’s Exmouth lifeboat Open Day on 13 August led to a successful event. Visitors witnessed two shouts and a planned demonstration during the day. …
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Exmouth RNLI volunteers assist lone fisherman with engine failure
Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn launched at 1.34pm on 6 August to a lone fisherman in a 21′ wooden day boat with engine failure, four miles south east of Exmouth lifeboat station. …
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Exmouth Crew volunteers tow couple to safety after losing steering
Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn launched at 10.08am on 18 July to assist two casualties on board a 37’ yacht which had lost all steering, 14 miles south of Seaton. …
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Exmouth’s volunteers tasked to fishing boat in difficulty during the Institution’s inspection
Crew volunteers were tasked by the UK Coastguard at 7pm on Wednesday 5 July to the aid of a broken down fishing boat nine miles south of the Exe estuary. Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn was on exercise…
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Exmouth RNLI volunteers launch on service during fundraising performance and TV filming
Inshore lifeboat George Bearman II was tasked three times on 2 July to assist a total of nine people in difficulty. The first was during a performance by Mikron Theatre Co. and whilst the BBC were filming an interview about…
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Exmouth RNLI shop volunteers, Margaret and Biddy retire after 23 years
Dedicated volunteers, Margaret Griffin and Biddy Midgley both 83, retired from duty at the Exmouth RNLI visitor experience centre on Queens Drive on 30 May. …
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Badgers set for Exmouth lifeboat station on activity week
On 30 May, 32 St John Ambulance Badgers from all over the West Country visited Exmouth lifeboat station as part of an activities week to celebrate 30 years of their first-aid charity. …
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Bank holiday weekend keeps Exmouth RNLI volunteers busy
An increase in the number of people enjoying the fine weather by the coast led to the UK Coastguard tasking Crew volunteers five times between Friday 26 and Saturday 27 May. …
